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TIAN MA

Names
Pharmaceutical: Rhizoma Gastrodiae Elatae
Botanical: Gastrodia elata Bl. (Orchidaceae)
Other names: Ming Tian Ma
Description: Tall Gastrodia Tuber.

Actions
Calms internal Wind; Calms convulsions; Soothes the Liver; Controls ascending Yang due to Yin Deficiency; ...

Origin
Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou.;

Preparation
The drug is collected from winter to next spring, washed clean immediately, steamed thoroughly, spread out and dried at a low temperature.;

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